South Dakota State Cracks FCS Pre-Season Top 20

Despite some big hits to their roster from graduation, the South Dakota State football team is in the Top 20 in the pre-season FCS Coaches Poll.

The Jackrabbits are 15th in the poll, after three straight post-season appearances. SDSU finished 13th last season after going 9-5 and falling to eventual national champ North Dakota State in round two of FCS Playoffs. South Dakota State is looking to replace running back Zach Zenner, quarterback Austin Sumner, wide receiver Jason Schneider, a trio of offensive lineman, and some key defensive players from last year's team.